Procedures of Handling Chemicals

HANDLING OF CHEMICALS

    If the chemical is transferred in to smaller container or secondary container the chemical identification and its associated hazards must be clearly labeled.

    All stocked chemicals should be staged to affect a First-in, First-out (FIFO) stock rotation process to ensure that oldest chemicals are used first.

    The chemical once emptied, the emptied can used, should be removed & placed in designated trash dumpster.

    Each chemical should have transporting single container to administer the chemical.

During handling chemicals all the PPE given to the person should be worn compulsorily

RISKS ASSESMENT

    Results in minor and major injuries.

    Leads to skin corrosion/ burning.

    Leads to severe health problem upon inhalation of fumes.

PREVENTION

    Use of PPE (PVC or Neoprene gloves, Chemical goggles, Apron, face mask, safety shoes).

    Use of spill kit for use, in spill situations.

    Periodic cleaning of storage area.

    Good ventilation.

                                                                         

ISSUING OF CHEMICALS

    Chemicals are issued only by the authorized and trained persons.

    Only limited amount of chemicals are advised to administer based on the amount of chemical mentioned in the recipe.

    During administration 2 or 3 chemicals should not be mixed and given in the same sub container.

    Careful handling of chemicals during transporting is very necessary.

  DISPOSAL PROCESS

    The emptied can used, should be removed & placed in designated trash dumpster.

    Care should be taken that the emptied chemical can, should not contain any chemical residue in it.

    The cans are finally returned back to the respective supplier.